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Friction and Spin - STEM Lesson Plan (Grades 6-12)

This document is a companion piece to video titled Work, Energy, & Power and is intended as a resource for educators.

Engineering for Mobility - A Science Perspective (Grades 6- 12)

Missy Franklin & Fluid Dynamics - An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)

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The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball

Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach

Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer

Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

Mind, Body & Grit

Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation

Track Cycling in Extreme Heat

Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing

The Impact of Olympic Diving

One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury

Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler

Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention

The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete

This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete